Re: Why ? [Re: Towards Carfree Cities IX Conference]

Hi,

Thanks, Simon.

I really don't understand how there could be a misunderstanding of this 
magnitude. Jeroen, it would be great if you could add something.

Was the bid from York considered again as a fall back, etc.?

- T

Simon Field wrote:
> Hi Jean Pierre, Pascal and others.
>  
> In summary, there was a fundamental misunderstanding about the TCC 
> Conference concept: that it is a WCN project and developed in 
> partnership with a co-host. The team in Brussels has been planning a 
> conference independently from WCN. WCN was subsequently offered the 
> opportunity to participate in this conference without a legal contract 
> (Conference Hosting Agreement), rather than being an 
> official co-organiser as we were in previous TCC conferences.
>  
> More specifically, there were significant differences of opinion on 
> the following clauses of the 
> Agreement (http://www.worldcarfree.net/members/contract.php) 
> <http://www.worldcarfree.net/members/contract.php>:
>  
> * 1.1e and 1.2c, relating to programme development by consensus. This 
> means using the carfree_network list and SC to develop themes, suggest 
> and contact speakers, etc. WCN feels that network participation 
> is important, and it would be difficult to satisfy clause 6.1 without 
> it: for us, it is essential that most of the conference is dedicated 
> to carfree issues.
>  
> * 2.1: the conference name Towards Carfree Cities. The 
> co-host proposed an alternative title, suggesting that the 
> requirements of clause 6.1 would be compromised.
>  
> * 7.2, relating to the division of income. The co-host did not wish to 
> share revenues from the conference. WCN considers that the clause is 
> reasonable, reflecting staff time and expenses incurred in our 
> significant contribution to conference organisation (section 1.1).
>  
> The SC and ICC concluded that these critical differences are sadly 
> irreconcilable, leading to the difficult decision to discontinue 
> negotiations and develop alternative plans.
>  
> I want to say that we intend to learn from this. We acknowledge that 
> communication by WCN needs to be much better in the future, and should 
> not rely so much on e-mail. Specifically, we intend to review 
> conference planning procedures, to identify ambiguities and other 
> potential sources of misunderstanding.
>  
> The current team at the ICC is doing a great job, and our new-found 
> stability should help to ensure that some of the problems we have 
> experienced in recent times are not repeated.  The Steering Committee 
> now meets by Skype every month, and we record more detailed notes than 
> previously, which is one example of how communication can become much 
> more effective and transparent. We also look forward to engaging with 
> members more pro-actively and effectively via membership surveys and 
> this list.
>  
> To finish, I echo Jeroen's comments about a non-TCC conference in 
> Brussels: as he said, this will happen during European Mobility Week. 
> Regarding a World Carfree Network event, I will let you know as soon 
> as possible, to avoid further delays.
>  
> I hope this answers at least some of your questions,
>  
> Regards,
>  
> Simon.
>
> --- On *Tue, 20/1/09, Jean Pierre Wilmotte /<wilmotte-/[email protected]>/* wrote:
>
>     From: Jean Pierre Wilmotte <wilmotte-/[email protected]>
>     Subject: Why ? [Re: [carfree_network] Towards Carfree Cities IX
>     Conference]
>     To: s.d.field-qw6QB7/[email protected], "Carfree Network"
>     <carfree_network-/[email protected]>
>     Date: Tuesday, 20 January, 2009, 12:17 AM
>
>     At 0:03 +0000 20/01/09, Simon Field wrote:
>     > Unfortunately World Carfree Network and our co-host have been unable to
>     agree on a number of issues relating to hosting the conference in Brussels.
>     Today we came to a mutual decision that there will not be a Towards Carfree
>     Cities Conference in Brussels this year.
>
>     Could you please tell us something more about this disagreement ?
>     --
>
>     /Jean Pierre
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